TheLoanBot

Meet TheLoanBot, your personal automated assistant dedicated to making the loan process easier. Whether you're exploring mortgage options, a personal loan, or a car loan, TheLoanBot is here 24/7 to answer your questions, check eligibility, and guide you through every step with instant, clear, and reliable information.

🚀 Features

• AI-Powered Loan Assistant: Get instant answers about different loan types, eligibility criteria, and application processes
• Interactive Chat Interface: User-friendly chat interface with voice support
• Sanction Letter Generation: Automatically generate professional sanction letters in PDF format
• Multi-language Support: Supports Hindi and English conversations
• Credit Score Simulation: Mock credit evaluation for demonstration purposes
• KYC Verification: Simulated KYC process for complete loan workflow

🎯 Demo Credentials

To explore TheLoanBot's features, use these demo credentials:

Login Credentials

• Username: demo@test.com
• Password: password123

API Configuration

The app uses Futurix AI API. You'll need to set the FUTURIX_API_KEY environment variable.

🛠️ Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

• Python 3.9+
• pip
• Virtual environment (recommended)

Local Development

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/aryan00719/TheLoanBot.git
   cd TheLoanBot

2. Create virtual environment

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set environment variables

   # Create .env file
   echo "FUTURIX_API_KEY=your_api_key_here" > .env

5. Run the application

   python app.py

6. Open in browser

   http://localhost:5050
   

🌐 Deployment

The app is configured for easy deployment on cloud platforms:

Render (Recommended)

1. Connect your GitHub repository to Render
2. Set build command: pip install -r requirements.txt
3. Set start command: gunicorn app:app
4. Add environment variable: FUTURIX_API_KEY

Heroku

1. Install Heroku CLI
2. Login: heroku login
3. Create app: heroku create your-app-name
4. Set config: heroku config:set FUTURIX_API_KEY=your_key
5. Deploy: git push heroku main

📱 Usage

1. Login with demo credentials (username: demo, password: demo123)
2. Start chatting with TheLoanBot about loans
3. Request sanction letters by providing required details
4. Download PDFs of generated sanction letters
5. Use voice features for hands-free interaction

🏗️ Tech Stack

• Backend: Flask (Python)
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• AI: OpenAI API (Futurix)
• PDF Generation: FPDF
• Voice: gTTS, Speech Recognition
• Translation: Deep Translator

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request

📄 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

📞 Support

For questions or support, please open an issue on GitHub.